Navigating senior years.

customboss · October 26, 2025

19 hours ago, Donstar said:

I loaned my 80 yr old neighbour one of my many canes a couple of weeks ago. Her Doctor had advised her to walk with a cane due to her arthritic legs. Yesterday she returned it and I asked her what has changed? She says she's fine and no longer needs to use a cane. The truth is that nothing has changed but she doesn't like the look. Her family says she won't use a cane or a walker in public. My mother tried this on us many years ago but we were successful in convincing her how confident and safe she looked using a cane. If fear of looking old prevents you from using walking aides when needed, chances are you aren't fooling anyone about your age!

She falls she will learn too late.

Donstar · October 31, 2025

I asked to share a table with a man at the always crowded Costco food counter yesterday. He obliged and shortly into my Hot Dog we exchanged niceties which grew into a long and fascinating conversation. It turns out this man was 23 years my senior and flying helicopters in the early 50's. I would never have guessed he was older than me yet he was old enough to be my father! The man credits keeping his mind and body active for his longevity. Costco Hot Dogs received no credit for his long life!

KARNUT · October 31, 2025

I’m thinking is there any reason I would like to kicking twenty five years from now? I love life and couldn’t ask for a better retirement. But I’m feeling the decline. Can’t avoid it. I’m not trying to be a downer. But believing in the afterlife. I think another 10-15 years I’ll be ready for my mansion in the sky. If I don’t wreck out a left lane cruiser before hand and go down the elevator.

customboss · October 31, 2025

1 hour ago, KARNUT said:

I’m thinking is there any reason I would like to kicking twenty five years from now? I love life and couldn’t ask for a better retirement. But I’m feeling the decline. Can’t avoid it. I’m not trying to be a downer. But believing in the afterlife. I think another 10-15 years I’ll be ready for my mansion in the sky. If I don’t wreck out a left lane cruiser before hand and go down the elevator.

Embrace the suck. The cosmos will cull you soon enough. Mean people live longer than the kind in my experience.

Donstar · November 1, 2025

I'm in my early 70's and my health is fine. It is possible that I could live another 30 years. However, based on my parents and siblings longevity, I suspect I wont make it to the triple digits. Every few months, I give my 100+ year old aunt a call. A sense of relief hits me when she picks up the phone and sadness strikes at the end of the call. She is in remarkable shape but well aware of her position on the scale of life expectancy. She appreciates each new day knowing that the possibility of future years are slim. This, I would find difficult.

diyer2 · November 1, 2025

I'm 72, having some physical problems that are making life hard for me to deal with.

customboss · November 1, 2025

1 hour ago, diyer2 said:

I'm 72, having some physical problems that are making life hard for me to deal with.

I feel you brother, this week has not been that easy for me and I’m only 65. Miles, you know.

embrace life, even if you’re in pain and discouraged, it’s what keeps me ticking.

Edited November 1, 2025 by customboss

customboss · November 1, 2025

5 hours ago, Donstar said:

I'm in my early 70's and my health is fine. It is possible that I could live another 30 years. However, based on my parents and siblings longevity, I suspect I wont make it to the triple digits. Every few months, I give my 100+ year old aunt a call. A sense of relief hits me when she picks up the phone and sadness strikes at the end of the call. She is in remarkable shape but well aware of her position on the scale of life expectancy. She appreciates each new day knowing that the possibility of future years are slim. This, I would find difficult.

It’s not how long you live it’s what you do and the time you’ve got. Most of my close friends from the military didn’t live past 30 but they burned it in both ends and gave it everything they had and I have a lot of respect for that.
Key aspect to them is they didn’t live for themselves. They lived for others, and they gave their live lives for the USA and cared about people and ****** hole countries that didn’t have what we had in the USA.

Edited November 1, 2025 by customboss

Donstar · November 1, 2025

3 hours ago, diyer2 said:

I'm 72, having some physical problems that are making life hard for me to deal with.

Me too. Some days it is really a struggle to find enjoyment. However, I never lose sight of my good fortune of being alive. Sometimes I may need to remind myself.

Donstar · November 2, 2025

I had times in recent years when I found myself seriously not enjoying life. I've not been suicidal but understand why someone during low times could have such thoughts! I am fortunate to recognize my ignorance and the mantra, "You don't know what you don't know" echoes in my mind. When I don't feel well mentally or physically, I seek help. Doctors have many years of training and know stuff I don't! I've also discovered that the help you receive improves with the amount and quality of information you provide. Don't hold back information or sugar coat your symptoms. Take notes with you to your Doctor and/or take a loved one with you to the exam. An observer will help make sure both Doctor and patient are hearing each other correctly.

Grumpy Bear · November 2, 2025

72 seems to be the flavor of the day. I, as well, am 72 and pretty happy to be here. But I'm in relatively good health and have what I need so my stress levels are quite low. I am not unaware that a guy may age is incapable of the things my 32 year old self was and like any good old dog have work arounds for those things I no longer can do. I let a young strong back deliver and load my water softener in example. I'm fully aware I'm closer to the back door than the front and I don't find that exceptionally troublesome nor a cause for panic.

My mother was my age when she died. Just before she passed and knowing she had but hours or minutes left and just before the put the breathing tube in she smiled, winked and stated quite calmly, "Don't worry and don't be sad, I'll be right back". She was a woman of exceptional faith in God and his promises. (Rev 21:3,4)

I remember a gentleman a bit older but of like faith once say, "I have no need of life insurance, I have life assurance", accompanied by the knowing grin age can bring one.

Faith is not the possession of all men nor do all men permit the topic in their presence. I get that, understand it and respect every person on earth right to make those choices for themselves. But I find it calming and it makes every day a joy.

Peace is more than a lack of war. Thanks for letting me drop in and hearing me out. Have a good day, please....

Donstar · November 6, 2025

Three weeks ago, our veterinarian confirmed that our dearly loved Star will be leaving us in a matter of days. We appreciate every extra day we have with her and will not let her suffer. Fifteen years ago we debated whether to get another dog because of the pain of when it is time to say goodbye. This debate has come up in recent discussions but we always conclude that the joy she has brought us far outweighs our current feelings. We look forward to the time when memories of the good times together overshadow this sad period. This part of the life process, technically speaking, really sucks!

txab · November 6, 2025

I hate to hear this. Prayers for you at this time. Losing a family member is never easy

Grumpy Bear · November 7, 2025

18 hours ago, Donstar said:

Three weeks ago, our veterinarian confirmed that our dearly loved Star will be leaving us in a matter of days. We appreciate every extra day we have with her and will not let her suffer. Fifteen years ago we debated whether to get another dog because of the pain of when it is time to say goodbye. This debate has come up in recent discussions but we always conclude that the joy she has brought us far outweighs our current feelings. We look forward to the time when memories of the good times together overshadow this sad period. This part of the life process, technically speaking, really sucks!

They become part of us until they reflect us. Truly sorry this is happening.

Donstar · November 7, 2025

Thank you, friends. I use to listen to "Animal Intuition" on Sirius XM (Sonya Fitzpatrick). She believed that part of a previous pet's spirit will emerge in subsequent pets. (reflect us). We know that adopting another dog in the future would fill the void her passing will leave in our lives. Currently, we're a firm no to this but...